UPSC Mentorship Program 2027
StepUp Mentorship Programme by Vajiram & Ravi
A personal mentor, IAS/IPS super-mentors, subject faculty and topper sessions - one four-layered 1:1 mentorship system that plans, tracks and corrects your preparation till Mains 2027.
Best UPSC Mentorship Program 2027
The Vajiram & Ravi UPSC Mentorship Program - the StepUp Mentorship Programme 2027 - is a personal-mentor coaching track for Civil Services aspirants. Every student gets a dedicated personal mentor, a serving IAS/IPS “super mentor”, subject-faculty support and topper-strategy sessions: a four-layered structure that standard batch coaching does not offer.
The programme includes a customised weekly, monthly and quarterly study plan, the Prelims CAMP test series (60 tests in two phases), 30 Prelims and 30 Mains sectional tests, 12 full-length Mains tests with evaluated answer-writing feedback, and the SMART Current Affairs module built on The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, Yojana and Kurukshetra. It runs both online and offline from the Old Rajinder Nagar centre in New Delhi. Batch 19 begins on 18 September 2026; the fee is Rs. 65,000 (inclusive of GST). Vajiram & Ravi has prepared UPSC aspirants since 1976.
What is a UPSC Mentorship Program?
A UPSC Mentorship Program pairs an aspirant with a personal mentor who plans, tracks and corrects their preparation through Prelims, Mains and the Interview. Unlike classroom coaching, where one teacher addresses hundreds of students on a fixed syllabus schedule, a mentorship program is built around the individual: the mentor sets weekly targets, reviews test performance, fixes answer-writing through one-to-one feedback, and adjusts the study plan when preparation slips.
In Vajiram & Ravi’s StepUp Mentorship, this happens across four layers - a personal mentor for daily guidance, an IAS/IPS super-mentor for strategy reviews, subject faculty for GS, Essay and CSAT doubts, and rank-holder sessions for exam-hall insight. Mentorship suits aspirants who already have study material but need structure, accountability and expert course-correction - which is why it has become the fastest-growing format in UPSC preparation.
Why Vajiram & Ravi - 49 Years of UPSC Teaching
Founded in 1976, Vajiram & Ravi has taught Civil Services aspirants for 49 years - one of India’s most established institutes for the UPSC exam. Its Old Rajinder Nagar campus has been the first stop for serious aspirants - and its faculty room has produced the teaching material, test series and evaluation standards that much of the industry follows.
The StepUp Mentorship brings that institutional depth to one-on-one preparation: your mentor is backed by the same faculty, content team and test-making engine that delivered 36 rank holders in the UPSC CSE 2025 top 50 across the institute’s courses.
📍 Our Location in New Delhi: Vajiram & Ravi, 1-B/7, Pusa Road, Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi – 110060
*Rank holders from various courses of Vajiram & Ravi, UPSC CSE 2025.
How StepUp Mentorship Works: Four Layers of Guidance
Layer 1 · Personal Mentor
Weekly plan, progress tracking and answer feedback — your single point of accountability.
Layer 2 · IAS/IPS Super-Mentor
Monthly strategy reviews with a serving officer who has cleared the exam you’re preparing for.
Layer 3 · Subject Faculty
GS, Essay and CSAT doubt sessions with Vajiram & Ravi’s classroom faculty.
Layer 4 · Topper Sessions
Rank-holder sessions for exam-hall insight, paper strategy and revision technique.
Everything included in the UPSC StepUp Mentorship Program 2027
- Personalized 1-on-1 guidance with study plans
- IAS/IPS toppers-led strategy sessions
- Prelims CAMP — 60 tests in two phases
- 30 Prelims + 30 Mains sectional tests
- 12 full-length Mains tests with evaluation
- Answer writing and PYQ analysis
- SMART Current Affairs modules
- Essay writing workshops with tests
- Thematic videos & workbooks (Prelims + Mains)
- CSAT sessions
- High-yield video sessions
- Weekly tests for regular course correction
Your preparation roadmap: September 2026 → UPSC CSE 2027
Sep 2026 · Onboard
Batch starts. Mentor allotment and your first personalised study plan.
Prelims CAMP · Phase 1
Foundation + sectional testing with weekly mentor reviews.
May 2027 · Prelims
60 CAMP tests done, revision cycles compressed and tracked.
Sep 2027 · Mains
30 sectionals + 12 evaluated full-length tests targeting 450+.
Early 2028 · Interview
The personality test — the final stage of your CSE 2027 journey.
Choose Your StepUp Mentorship Batch
StepUp Mentorship Programme for UPSC 2027 — Batch
The flagship track for aspirants targeting UPSC CSE 2027. Complete four-layer mentorship with the full test engine — from your first study plan to the Mains 2027 exam hall.
स्टेपअप मेंटरशिप प्रोग्राम 2027 (Hindi Medium)
वही तीन-स्तरीय संरचना, वही टेस्ट और मेंटर लेयर — पूरी तरह हिंदी माध्यम में। A parallel Hindi-medium StepUp Mentorship Programme 2027 with the same structure, tests and mentor layers.
How to Enroll in UPSC StepUp Mentorship Program 2027
- Fill the registration form on this page.
- Get a call from a Vajiram & Ravi counsellor.
- Choose your mode — online or offline (New Delhi).
- Pay the fee and complete onboarding on the student portal.
- Get your mentor allotment and first study plan.
36 Rank Holders in Top 50 - UPSC CSE 2025
India’s top rankers prepared with Vajiram & Ravi - across the institute’s various courses.
StepUp Mentorship vs Regular Classroom Coaching
Personalised mentorship that adapts to you, not a fixed schedule.
| Dimension | ★ RECOMMENDED FOR PERSONALISED PREPARATION📈 StepUp Mentorship | 👥 Regular Classroom Coaching |
|---|---|---|
| 📅 Study plan | ✓ Personalised weekly/monthly/quarterly plan, revised with your progress | One fixed schedule for the whole batch |
| 🤝 Guidance | ✓ 4 layers: personal mentor, IAS/IPS super-mentor, subject faculty, topper sessions | Single teacher per subject |
| ✍️ Answer writing | ✓ Evaluated copies with 1:1 feedback; 12 full-length Mains tests | Limited or self-evaluated practice |
| 🎯 Accountability | ✓ Weekly targets tracked by your mentor | Attendance only |
| 📰 Current affairs | ✓ SMART CA: 3 live classes/week, daily quiz, monthly magazine | Generic CA classes |
| 🧑🎓 Best for | ✓ Aspirants with materials who need structure & correction | First-time learners needing full syllabus teaching |
Who Should Join a UPSC Mentorship Program 2027 by Vajiram & Ravi?
The Fresher
You’re starting your UPSC journey and don’t want to waste the first six months figuring out “how to study”. Your mentor builds the plan from day one, sequences the syllabus, and keeps early momentum honest with weekly targets — so your first attempt is a serious one.
The Repeater
You’ve appeared before and know the syllabus, but Prelims or Mains keeps stopping you. Mentorship starts with a diagnosis: your mentor and super-mentor find exactly where marks are leaking — test technique, answer structure, revision gaps — and rebuild your plan around fixing it.
The Working Professional
You have 3–4 focused hours a day, not 10. Your mentor builds a time-boxed plan that prioritises high-yield work, keeps tests scheduled around your job, and course-corrects fast when a week slips — efficiency supervised by someone accountable for your progress.
Meet Past UPSC Mentors
What Our Students Say
Ansh Rawat
“Thank you Vajiram and Ravi Institute for amazing mentorship and guidance in my journey to Prelims and Mains. As the teachers are responsibly involved in tracing the progress of each student, we are really grateful to study here.”
Bhumi Ambawat
“Vajiram and Ravi at Pusa Road has truly set the standard for IAS coaching. The faculty is top-notch, and they break down complex topics into easily understandable concepts. Their test series and notes have been crucial in my preparation for IAS exam. I would really recommend this institute to anybody aiming UPSC.”
Varun Sharma
“Vajiram & Ravi’s environment is very competitive, which really pushes you to give your best. Their test series, especially for Mains, is extremely useful. They regularly guide and mentor giving cheat sheets to writing answers effectively.”
UPSC Mentorship Program FAQs
A UPSC mentorship program assigns you a personal mentor who builds your study plan, sets weekly targets, reviews your test performance and corrects your preparation one-to-one across Prelims, Mains and Interview - unlike classroom coaching, which follows one fixed schedule for all students.
Vajiram & Ravi’s StepUp Mentorship is India’s most established UPSC mentorship - built on 49 years of UPSC teaching (est. 1976), a four-layer mentor structure including IAS/IPS super-mentors, and 100+ evaluated tests. Batch XIX starts 18th September 2026.
The StepUp Mentorship Programme 2027 (Batch XIX) costs Rs. 65,000 inclusive of GST — identical for online and offline modes. It covers mentorship, all test series, current-affairs modules and the student portal.
Batch XIX of Vajiram & Ravi’s StepUp Mentorship Programme 2027 begins on 18th September 2026. Admissions are open now, online and at the Old Rajinder Nagar centre, New Delhi.
Yes. The full StepUp Mentorship programme - mentor sessions, tests, current-affairs classes and evaluations - runs in both online and offline modes with no difference in content or fee.
The Vajiram & Ravi StepUp Mentorship includes a dedicated personal mentor, IAS/IPS super-mentor reviews, subject-faculty doubt sessions, topper strategy sessions, a personalised study plan, Prelims CAMP (60 tests), 30 Prelims + 30 Mains sectional tests, 12 full-length Mains tests with evaluation, SMART Current Affairs and portal access.
Coaching teaches the syllabus to a batch; mentorship manages YOUR preparation individually - weekly targets, evaluated answer writing, plan corrections and one-to-one strategy calls. Most mentorship students already have study material and need structure and accountability.
Freshers who want a structured start, repeaters stuck at Prelims or Mains who need diagnosis and course-correction, and working professionals who need an efficient, time-boxed plan supervised by a mentor.
The main benefits are structure, accountability and course-correction: a personal mentor sets weekly targets, reviews every test, corrects answer writing one-to-one and adjusts your study plan when preparation slips. In Vajiram & Ravi’s StepUp Mentorship this is backed by IAS/IPS super-mentor strategy reviews, subject-faculty doubt support and 100+ evaluated tests.
Yes - answer writing is central to the StepUp Mentorship: sectional and 12 full-length Mains tests are evaluated with individual feedback targeting 450+ marks in Mains, alongside 60 Prelims CAMP tests across two phases.
Batch XIX starts on 18th September 2026 and runs till the completion of UPSC Mains 2027 - roughly 12 months of mentored preparation covering Prelims (May 2027) and Mains (September 2027).
Yes - a Hindi-medium StepUp Mentorship Programme 2027 runs in parallel with the same structure, tests and mentor layers.